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The Theaetetus of Plato

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Theaetetus of Plato
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Plato
Translated by M. J. Levett
Revised by Myles Burnyeat
SeriesHackett Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreWestern philosophy - Ancient to c 500
ISBN/Barcode 9780915144822
ClassificationsDewey:121
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations none

Publishing Details

Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publication Date 15 March 1990
Publication Country United States

Description

A remarkable book, destined to become a classic in its field. In the lucidity, penetration, and rigor of its analyses of the philosophical positions with which Plato experiments in this dialogue and in its power to connect these positions with present day metaphysical and epistemological theories it has no superior.

Author Biography

Myles Burnyeat; Translated by M J Levett

Reviews

"Burnyeat's Theaetetus is a remarkable book, destined to become a classic in its field. In the lucidity, penetration, and rigor of its analysis of the philosophical positions with which Plato experiments in this dialogue and in its power to connect these positions with present-day metaphysical and epistemological theories it has no superior. If I were using a Platonic dialogue to introduce students both to Plato's thought and to contemporary philosophical views with which it may be illuminatingly compared and contrasted, the availability of this book would persuade me to use the Theaetetus for that purpose. Burnyeat says that this Platonic text remains an exemplary model for us to emulate today. Agreeing, I would add that Burnyeat's treatment of it is an exemplary model for future writers of philosophical introductions to Plato." -- Gregory Vlastos.